Nation Reflects, Mourns Death of Legendary Actress, Activist Mary Tyler Moore
Icon Was 80
Mary Tyler Moore has died. The legendary actress and activist was 80. Best known for her roles in “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” and “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” Moore was seen as an icon, not only for her acting but for redefining how women were perceived in the 1960’s and 1970’s. She won seven Emmy Awards and an Oscar nomination.
Watch #MaryTylerMoore discuss playing the iconic role of ‘Mary Richards’ with #BryantGumbel on TODAY in 1995 pic.twitter.com/gFchOkNOdW
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) January 25, 2017
“Today, beloved icon, Mary Tyler Moore, passed away at the age of 80 in the company of friends and her loving husband of over 33 years, Dr. S. Robert Levine,” her longtime rep told PEOPLE. “A groundbreaking actress, producer, and passionate advocate for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Mary will be remembered as a fearless visionary who turned the world on with her smile.”
In the 1970s, actress Mary Tyler Moore’s eponymous sitcom broke barriers; she died at 80 today https://t.co/Okz2bwUl4f pic.twitter.com/wdBA604qaZ
— CBS News (@CBSNews) January 25, 2017
Here’s how people on Twitter are remembering the beloved actress:
#marytylermoore my heart goes out to you and your family. Know that I love you and believe in your strength.
— Ed Asner (@TheOnlyEdAsner) January 25, 2017
She turned the world on with her smile. RIP, Mary Tyler Moore. You were a role model in so many ways.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) January 25, 2017
She was great!!! RIP wonderful, pioneering MaryTyler Moore pic.twitter.com/alEni2mHUE
— Mia Farrow (@MiaFarrow) January 25, 2017
always my hero. mary tyler moore hats off to all you did for women everywhere. rip. pic.twitter.com/sauneqxenJ
— victoria smith (@sfgirlbybay) January 25, 2017
Rehearsing on the #MaryTylerMoore stage today. A minute’s silence as we remembered 1 of the true greats of TV comedy pic.twitter.com/UFHIkvWg3i
— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) January 25, 2017
Mary Tyler Moore “Chuckles The Clown Funeral” https://t.co/mTHJT7hgFQ via @youtube h/t Bella
— (((bialy&bloom))) (@lisarpepper) January 25, 2017
#marytylermoore you could truly turn the world on with your smile and make millions fall in love… https://t.co/4VP5dqK9nH
— Gloria Gaynor (@gloriagaynor) January 25, 2017
I agree w/ Oprah #MaryTylerMoore influenced my career more than any other tv role model. She indeed turned on the world with her smile
— Andrea Mitchell (@mitchellreports) January 25, 2017
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